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Rockets-Warriors not a ´chess match´ for Harden

James Harden does not see the Houston Rockets' Western Conference finals series against the Golden State Warriors as a "chess match".

The Rockets drew the series level at 1-1 by winning game two at Toyota Center 127-105 on Wednesday, Harden posting 27 points and 10 rebounds.

But a strategic and tactical battle with defending champions Golden State is not of interest to the Houston superstar.

"I wouldn't call it a chess match, I would just say we have to refocus on what we're supposed to do," said Harden.

"We don't really worry about who we're playing against. If we come out and be some dogs and do what we did tonight, it doesn't matter. But if we don't then we saw the result in game one. It's not about a chess match, it's about us."

It was suggested Houston's approach to game one, which had a heavy focus on Harden operating in isolation plays, would need to change if they were to overcome the Warriors, but head coach Mike D'Antoni has no doubt his philosophy will bring rewards.

"You have one of the best offenses probably of all time, at least with Golden State, and they're one of the best all-time teams. We're trying to prove we're up there with them. You're not going to come in and change the way you play. That's the way we played all year," said D'Antoni.

"We are who we are, and we had to be who we are. We just did it better, longer. Guys believe it, and we're not going to change anything up. That would be silly on my part to panic. You don't do that.

"We're very comfortable about who we are, and we can beat anybody anywhere at any time playing the way we play. Some people might not like it, you know? It might not look good to some people. But it's effective. It's efficient."